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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.15, 13,887.24 and 2,932.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.15, 13,887.24 and 2,932.46 is: 4,399.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.15 : 13,887.24 = 2,932.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.15/13,887.24 = 2,932.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.15x = 13,887.24 × 2,932.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.15x = 40,723,775.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,723,775.81/9,257.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.17

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